With an 18 year track record of successful delivery in Scotland, and 10 years’ experience of facilitating Gaelic medium learning programmes, for both young people and adults, the Social Enterprise Academy has been sharing its business and learning delivery models for the past 9 years with international partners through a social licence approach.

This new role will now allow us to build strong relationships with partners and clients in Gaelic medium, and will be dedicated to growing this important area of our work.

We are looking for someone up for working with vibrant, entrepreneurial and dedicated people and colleagues and with a good value-fit with our organisation.

Having the right mind-set, attitude and approach is as important for us as having the right experience and skills. We appreciate that the best person might not have all the listed criteria yet, so if you feel your experience and skills will help you to make a great contribution in this role and you have the right mind-set, we would welcome an application from you.

Job Purpose

• To support the Head of Sustainable Business to drive strategic business development, major contracts and direct delivery sales targets for the Social Enterprise Academy in Gaelic medium programmes
• To support the Academy by identifying and developing new bids, proposals and tenders in the Gaelic sector
• To manage allocated client relationships and account manage programme delivery

Key Responsibilities

• Identify Gaelic medium sales opportunities across multiple sectors and lead on the development of bids and proposals for SEA’s Gaelic medium provision
• Identify opportunities for multi-country programme sales with key strategic funders, from the third sector, government and private sector
• Write high quality proposals, bids and tenders as necessary, identifying key market trends and developing budgets
• Build relationships with key organisations working in the Gaelic sector
• Account manage allocated Gaelic medium programmes, working with the Operations and Partnerships team to ensure their effective delivery
• Implement a market development strategy, generating leads, delivering sales targets and gaining market entry in the Gaelic sector

To see the full job description and set of criteria please download the recruitment pack from our website.

Organisation profile:

At the Social Enterprise Academy, we believe in the power of learning and development to transform people of all ages to be agents of change.

Since 2004, we have facilitated over 78,000 social entrepreneurs globally to help create fairer communities where people have equitable access to opportunities.

Through our social franchising model we have been scaling our impact and we want to increase this number to 10 million social entrepreneurs globally by 2030. Through our International Accelerator Fund we will build a financially sustainable hub network to increase the ripples of change taking place in communities around the world.

By providing them with the real life experience of running their own social enterprise, we are also empowering young people to become the future makers and job creators of their countries through our Social Enterprise Schools programme. Young people around the world are developing key future skills such as creativity, social entrepreneurship and financial literacy to ensure maximum sustainability and impact in their schools, communities and beyond.

HISA is a membership-led organisation and its primary purpose is to be the recognised representative of students to the University of the Highlands and Islands. To do this effectively, it is crucial that the student voice of our members is strong and heard by the institutions.

There are 2x positions of Student Voice Assistant available in 2 locations:

1. Outer Hebrides UHI (Stornoway & hybrid working) - 21 hours per week
2. West Highland College UHI (Fort William & hybrid working) - 21 hours per week

Main Purpose of the role:

This role provides front-line support to our Local Officers and supports the delivery of Students’ Association activities at a specific Academic Partner. Student Voice Assistant will provide support to Local Officers, helping them to be as impactful as possible during their year in Office.

They will support the engagement in high-level meetings, such as Board of Management meetings, by providing briefing and meeting support where needed. The role will also be the main point of contact for all HISA activities at the local Academic Partner, supported by our Regional teams. They will provide communications and activities for all members at the Academic Partner, encouraging engagement at all levels.

Key Responsibilities:

***Officer Support***

• Assist the coordination of induction, training, and development of elected officers.
• Administration of meetings and keeping communication with key members of college staff, and key external stakeholders on behalf of the local officers.
• Assist in supporting the local elected officers in the operational running of events, campaigns and activities and their day to day roles.
• Help prepare local officers for Board of Management meetings and other committees.
• Assist in the production of reports from the local officers.

***Student Voice***

• Work in partnership with the local UHI Academic Partner to support the activities, communications and running of the HISA Student Voice system.
• Assist in the training and development of Student Voice representatives, supporting them to engage in the Quality Assurance structure of the College at all levels.
• Support the delivery of election campaigns, encouraging all students to participate.

***Student Engagement***

• To support and help develop local clubs, societies, and activities.
• Be a permanent point of contact and liaison between the local officers and the UHI Academic Partner; and through this build good relationships and promote partnership working with college staff.
• Signpost students to specialist advice and guidance or elected officers and staff as appropriate.
• Coordinate the delivery of local communications with members, ensuring regular, relevant and accessible information is shared through a range of channels.

***General***

• To adhere to all relevant HISA policy, procedures and governing documents at all times.
• To undertake appropriate training and development as required for the role.
• To undertake any other duties appropriate to the role, role grade and organisation, within their competence as required by management, to provide operational cover or support for colleagues including absence and periods of peak workload as required.
• It may be necessary for the post-holder to work out of hours on occasion e.g. to cover events and extended office opening hours. A system of time off in lieu will operate to cover this.
• Travel between campuses will be expected.

The Supported Housing Worker role requires assisting in the management of the development thus ensuring the tenants are able to enjoy an acceptable standard of living in an environment which is clean, safe and friendly. You will be responsible for overseeing the wellbeing of the tenants and for assisting them in maintaining their independence.

As Housing Care Worker your role will involve working with our tenants to ensure they receive the support and personal care identified in their care plans. You will directly support tenants in their homes by providing individual advice, practical housing support assistance and personal care.

Both roles are to ensure that we are able to offer the best service to our tenants and make it possible for our tenants to continue enjoying as much independent living as they’re able.

As well as a competitive annual salary, our valued team also benefits from:

• competitive hourly rates of £10.50 - £10.88 per hour
• guaranteed rota hours working between 7.30am & 10pm
• generous annual leave entitlement
• a choice of pension scheme with employer contributions
• flexible working policies
• access to extensive paid training and development opportunities
• a supportive and inclusive culture.

We also have opportunities with our Trust Staff Agency - for employees who want to work across different locations, in various roles, with highly flexible hours to suit family commitments - it's a great opportunity with the same training and development that our other roles benefit from.

Previous experience working in social care or the housing sector would be an advantage but this is not always necessary. Our ideal candidate is someone with enthusiasm, a caring nature and willingness to learn as full training, support and ongoing development will be provided.

Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism. Our aim is to ensure that those who use our services get the very best out of Ark to enable them to live as independently as possible and lead a happy life.

Ark is looking for dedicated and caring individuals who are committed to making a difference in our supported people’s lives. Your role will be to provide practical, emotional and social support. Ark offers a detailed induction and training programme designed to ensure you have all the skills you need for the job. First and foremost you will align with Ark’s values – Trust, Respect, Understanding, Equality and Integrity.

Your main duties will be but not limited to:

• Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable service users.

• Communicate and work well with individuals to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.

• Carry out tasks in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.

In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:

• Full and comprehensive training programme, e-Learning and a dedicated SVQ team who will support you to achieve an industry specific, accredited qualification.

• Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata

• 4% Contributory pension scheme

• Employee recognition schemes

• Opportunities for career progression

• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7

• Refer a Friend Scheme

• Sodexo Employee Benefits

This is an exciting role and comes at a time where Ark have undertaken a major piece of work where we have reviewed and developed our Business Plan for the next 5 years and beyond. This business plan will see Ark reshape as a modern, future-focused organisation that builds on our technological and digital capability that aims to positively impact on the lives of its tenants, supported people and staff.